Tobey Maguire
Homer Wells
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The Cider House Rules is a drama film based on John Irving's novel of the same name. It follows Homer Wells, an orphan who learns about life, love and abortion from his mentor Dr. Larch and his experiences in a Maine orphanage and an apple orchard.
A novel by John Irving about a young man growing up in an orphanage and learning about abortion from his mentor, Dr. Wilbur Larch. The novel explores themes of morality, love, and identity in the context of the pre- and post-World War II era.
- John Irving
- 1985
Jan 7, 2000 · A film based on John Irving's novel about an orphan who learns medicine and love from a doctor and a pregnant woman during World War II. IMDb provides cast and crew, reviews, trivia, quotes, soundtracks and more for this 1999 Oscar-winning movie.
- (105K)
- Drama, Romance
- Lasse Hallström
- 2000-01-07
Starring Charlize Theron, Tobey Maguire, and Paul Rudd, The Cider House Rules tells the story of Homer Wells. Homer has lived nearly his entire life within the walls of St. Cloud’s...
- 2 min
- 270K
- Miramax
Homer lives on the Worthington estate in a bunkhouse called the Cider House. Wally leaves to fight in World War II. Homer is exempt from military service because Dr. Larch has diagnosed that he has a heart condition.
A novel by John Irving about abortion, racism, and rejection in 1920s Maine. It follows Homer Wells, an orphan trained by Dr. Larch, an illegal abortionist, and his involvement with a local family and the migrant workers.
Dec 17, 1999 · A film adaptation of John Irving's novel about an orphan who becomes a doctor and faces the dilemma of abortion. Roger Ebert criticizes the film's lack of focus and clarity, and praises Michael Caine's performance.
